BK Radio KNG M-150, KNG M-400, KNG M-500 User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
FCC Requirements .................................................................................. 1
Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 2
National and International Standards .................................................... 3
Federal Communications Commission Regulations ............................. 4
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards ............................................ 4
Industry Canada Compliance ................................................................ 5
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines................................ 6
Contact Information ............................................................................... 7
Radio Controls ......................................................................................... 8
LCD Touch Screen ................................................................................. 10
Status Indicators ................................................................................. 11
Channel Information Display Options.................................................. 13
Programmable Button Options ............................................................ 14
Microphone Controls ............................................................................ 16
Function Selection ................................................................................ 18
Touch Screen Selection ..................................................................... 18
Navigation Wheel Selection ............................................................... 19
Menu Screen Selection ...................................................................... 20
Exiting the Menu ................................................................................. 22
Menu Options ...................................................................................... 23
Keypad Programming Items................................................................ 24
Basic Operation ..................................................................................... 25
Receive ............................................................................................... 25
Transmit .............................................................................................. 26
Function Details ..................................................................................... 27
Backlight.............................................................................................. 27
Busy Channel Operation ..................................................................... 28
Channel Scan...................................................................................... 29
Channel Scan List ............................................................................... 32
Channel Select .................................................................................... 33
Cloning ................................................................................................ 34
Emergency Signaling .......................................................................... 35
Control Lockout ................................................................................... 36
Keypad Programming ......................................................................... 37
Monitor ................................................................................................ 38
Nuisance Channel Delete ................................................................... 39
Priority Channel Select........................................................................ 40
Priority Scan ........................................................................................ 43
Repeater Talkaround ........................................................................... 45
Repeater Talkaround is either On or Off. ............................................ 45
Squelch Adjust .................................................................................... 46
Surveillance Mode............................................................................... 47
Tactical OTAR ..................................................................................... 48
Tactical OTAR Error Code Table ......................................................... 50
Transmit Digital ................................................................................... 51
Transmit Power ................................................................................... 52
Transmit Secure .................................................................................. 53
Unit Call ............................................................................................... 54
Sending a Unit-to-Unit Call .......................................................... 54
Receiving a Unit Call ................................................................... 56
Versions .............................................................................................. 57
Zeroize Keys ....................................................................................... 58
Zone Scan ........................................................................................... 59
Zone Scan List .................................................................................... 60
Zone Select ......................................................................................... 61
User Picklist Options ............................................................................ 62
User Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard ................................... 63
User Selectable Encryption Key.......................................................... 64
User Selectable Encryption Keyset ..................................................... 65
User Selectable Network Access Codes ............................................. 66
User Selectable Talk Group ID ............................................................ 67
Keypad Programming Options ............................................................. 68
Entering Programming Mode .............................................................. 68
Keypad Programming ......................................................................... 70
Programming Global Parameters ............................................... 70
Programming System Parameters .............................................. 71
Programming Zone Parameters .................................................. 79
Programming Channel Parameters ............................................. 85
Call List Programming ....................................................................... 100
Code Guard Picklist Programming .................................................... 102
NAC Picklist Programming ................................................................ 104
Talkgroup ID Picklist Programming ................................................... 105
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the BK Radio KNG Mobile radio from RELM
Wireless.
The KNG APCO Project 25 radio offers an array of programmable functionality to
help radio users get the most out of their portable communications. Check with your
RELM/BK Radio dealer or communications ofcer for information on the programmed
functions of your radio prior to operation.
This manual contains information concerning the operation procedures for the BK
Radio KNG Mobile radio. The KNG has been designed to meet the tough requirements
of today’s communications environment. Please take a moment to read the information
in this manual so you can get optimum performance from your new radio.
FCC Requirements
Your radio must be properly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
prior to use. Your BK Radio dealer can assist you in meeting these requirements. Your
dealer will program each radio with your authorized frequencies, signaling codes, etc.,
and will be there to meet your communications needs as your system expands.
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Safety Precautions
Do not operate the transmitter in close proximity to blasting •
caps.
Do not operate the radio in an explosive atmosphere •
(petroleum fuels, solvents, dust, etc.).
Do not operate the transmitter if a person outside the vehicle •
is less than three feet from the antenna or touching the
antenna.
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION,
AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE
REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE 2-WAY RADIO, READ THE INFORMATION
BELOW WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE
USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE
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National and International Standards
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where
users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their
exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general
population, consumer, or any other use.
This 2-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum
to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio
frequency (RF) energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one
form of electromagnetic energy; other forms include, but are not limited to, sunlight
and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused with these other forms of
electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly, can cause biological damage.
Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with
organizations to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards
provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general
public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of
protection. All 2-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they
meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also
recommend specic operating instructions to users of 2-way radios.
These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy
exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the
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following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to
control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
Federal Communications Commission Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure
limits for mobile 2-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When 2-way
radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be
fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements.
Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to
specic user awareness information. Your BK Radio 2-way radio has an RF exposure
product label. Also, your BK Radio owner’s and service manuals include information
and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy
compliance requirements.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your BK Radio 2-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of
national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure
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to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and
ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at
operating duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for
occupational use only. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC
exposure guidelines, your radio antenna radiates measurable RF energy only while it
is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in Standby Mode.
Your BK Radio 2-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure
standards and guidelines:
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;
47 CFR §§ 1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
Industry Canada Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 Canada.
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RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines
To control exposure to yourself and others and to ensure compliance with the RF
exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
User awareness instructions must accompany device when transferred •
to other users.
Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein •
are not met.
Operating Instructions:
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk),
push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. The red LED will illuminate when the radio is
transmitting. To receive calls, release the PTT button. The red LED will extinguish
when the radio stops transmitting. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important
because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting
(in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
Transmit only when persons around the vehicle are at least 3 feet (90 centimeters)
away from the vehicle with a properly installed antenna. This separation distance will
ensure that there is sufcient distance from a properly installed (according to installation
instructions) externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in
the standards listed above.
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The AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital
Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this software is explicitly prohibited from attempting
to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way
convert the object code into a human-readable form. This software is licensed solely
for use within this product. US Patent Nos. #6,912,495 B2, #5,870,405, #5,826,222,
#5,754,974, #5,715,365, #5,701,390, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511,
#5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, and #5,195,166.
Contact Information
For additional information on exposure requirements or other information, visit
website http://www.relm.com.
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Radio Controls
Channel Select
OK
BK RADIO
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
MON
P
1
TXD
SCAN ZONE MENU
Z
P
P
H
✓
Ø
ON/OFF - Volume
Emergency Button
LCD Screen
Menu NavigationMic Jack Home Button
USB Port
Programmable Buttons Menu Select
LED
On / Off / Volume: This control is both a push on/off button and a rotate volume
knob. Pushing the button in and releasing will toggle the state of the mobile from on to
off and back. Rotating this knob will increase or decrease the audio volume setting.
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USB Port: This is a USB client port and is used for programming and conguring the
radio with the Windows PC programming software.
LCD Touch Screen: The LCD screen is used to show radio status and operating
condition as well as receive input from the user via programed buttons. Up to three lines
of information can be displayed in the main display window. (See Display Options)
LED: The LED indicator is used to show various operational states such as active
receive and active transmit.
Channel Select: The Channel Select knob may be programmed via PC to select
channels or zones. Turn the knob to select the desired channel or zone.
Emergency Button: The orange programmable function is typically assigned to enter
the Emergency Operation mode but can be programmed for other functions.
(See Button Options)
Microphone Jack: Connector for attaching the microphone.
Programmable Buttons: Up to four touch-activated buttons can be programmed to
the LCD display. (See Button Options)
Menu Navigation: The menu navigation pad is used to navigate the menu system.
Use the right/left buttons to highlight a menu selection. Press OK to select the
currently highlighted menu item.
Home: When navigating a menu pressing the Home button will exit the menu mode
and return to normal radio operation.
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LCD Touch Screen
KNG mobile radios are equipped with a programmable touch sensitive display.
The bottom line of the display is populated with programmable buttons. Button
functions are assigned using the PC radio editor. Buttons are toggled off or on by
pressing the displayed icon.
The top line displays radio activity such as transmit and receive indications, scan
operations, etc.
The middle section shows programmed information for the selected channel.
(See Channel Information Display Options)
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H
✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
MON SCAN ZONE
MENU
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Programmable Buttons
Status Indicators
Programmable Channel
Information
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Status Indicators
Receiver Signal Strength
RXD, RXA Receive Digital, Receive Analog, Hold Time Active
TXD, TXA Transmit Digital, Transmit Analog
H High Transmit Power
L Low Transmit Power
P1, P2 Priority 1 Channel, Priority 2 Channel
Selected channel is encrypted.
Flashing when Tx is encrypted or when Rx incoming signal is
encrypted
Scanned Channel
(continued)
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Status Indicators
C
Channel Scan On
Z
P
Zone Scan On
C
P
Priority Scan On
Repeater Talkaround Enabled
Monitor Mode
Flashing indicates Normal Mode in digital operation
Open Audio
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Channel Information Display Options
NOTE: Three channel information lines are programmable with PC Radio Editor.
Channel Number Channel Number of Currently Selected Channel or
Active Scanned Channel
Channel Label Alphanumeric Label of Currently Selected Channel or
Active Scanned Channel
Frequency Operating Frequency of Currently Selected Channel or
Active Scanned Channel
Received Unit ID P25 ID or the corresponding label of the radio
transmitting the message currently being received
Received Talk Group ID P25 Talk Group ID of the radio transmitting the
message currently being received
Rx Picklist Selections Displays active Rx picklist NAC, TGID and/or Tone
Tx Picklist Selections Displays active Tx picklist NAC, TGID and/or Tone
Zone Number Number of Currently Selected Zone
Zone Label Programmed Label of Currently Selected Zone
Zone and Channel Currently Selected Zone and Channel Numbers
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Programmable Button Options
NOTE: Active functions are indicated by highlighted text.
SCAN
= Active,
SCAN
= Inactive.
CHAN Channel Select (Direct microphone keypad entry or navigation wheel selection)
DEL Nuisance Channel Delete
LITE Keypad and Display Backlight
MENU Open the programmed radio menu
MON Monitor
PRI Set Priority Channels
PSCN Priority Scan
PWR Transmit in Low Power Mode
RKY Request OTAR Encryption Rekey
RXCG User Selectable RX CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (Analog or Mixed Mode Operation)
RXNAC User Selectable Receive NAC
SCAN Channel Scan
SCN+ Add/Delete Scan Channels
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Programmable Button Options (cont)
SEC Transmit Secure (Encrypted Models)
SQ AD Squelch Adjust
SURV Surveillance Mode
T/A Repeater Talkaround
TXAD Transmit Digital (Mixed Mode Operation)
TXCG User Selectable TX CTCSS/CDCSS Code Guard (Analog or Mixed Mode Operation)
TXNAC User Selectable TX NAC (Digital or Mixed Mode Operation)
UKEY User Selectable Encryption Key (Encrypted Models)
UKST User Selectable Encryption Keyset (Encrypted OTAR Models)
UNIT Unit-to-Unit Call (Digital Operation Only)
TGID User Selectable Talk Group (Digital or Mixed Mode Operation)
ZERO Zeroize Encryption Keys and Password (Encrypted Models)
ZONE Channel Zone Select
ZSC+ Add/Delete Zone Scan Zones
ZSCN Zone Scan
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Microphone Controls
Many functions of the KNG Mobile can be controlled via the optional KAA0290 Smart
Microphone.
KAA0290 functions include three programmable function buttons, an alphanumeric
keypad and a function select switch.
OK
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
*
#
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
5
6
0
Function Select
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Push-To-Talk
Programmable
Function Buttons
Microphone
Element
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Push-to-Talk: Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the microphone to
transmit.
Microphone Element: While transmitting, talk in a normal voice with the
microphone approximately one to two inches from your mouth.
Function Buttons: The three function buttons on the left side of the microphone
can be programmed via PC to access specic radio functions. (See Programmable
Button Options)
Alphanumeric Keypad: Depending on radio programming, the keypad can
perform a variety of functions. Keypad functions can include DTMF tone generation,
direct channel selection, direct P25 ID entry for unit-to-unit calling and eld programming.
Function Select: The menu navigation pad is used to navigate the menu system.
Use the right/left buttons to highlight a menu selection. Press OK to select the
currently highlighted menu item.
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Function Selection
Most radio functions can be programmed as Touch Screen selections, microphone
button selections or as part of a menu list.
NOTE: Items can be directly accessed from the Touch Screen or by using the
navigation wheels on the front panel or microphone.
Touch Screen Selection
To toggle assigned Touch Screen functions on and off, or access the associated
menu, press the desired function on the LCD touch screen.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H
✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
MON SCAN ZONE
MENU
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
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Navigation Wheel Selection
The navigation wheel on the radio front panel and microphone can also be used to
toggle functions and access menu lists.
Use the right and left arrows to highlight the desired function. Press the OK button to
open the menu or toggle the highlighted item.
The active button will be indicated by an outline.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H
✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
MON SCAN
ZONE
MENU
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
OK
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Menu Screen Selection
By programming a button as “MENU” a list of additional functions are accessed by
pressing the button or highlighting “MENU” with the Navigation Wheel and pressing OK.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H
✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
MON SCAN ZONE
MENU
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
OK
Use the “PREV” and “NEXT” buttons to highlight the desired function.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H
✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
ESC PREV NEXT
ENTER
1: TX Secure
2: Talkaround
3: Priority Channels
4: Versions
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Use “ENTER” to select the function.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H
✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
ESC PREV NEXT
ENTER
1: TX Secure
2: Talkaround
3: Priority Channels
4: Versions
When selected, a menu for the function will show in the display.
Use the “PREV” and “NEXT” buttons to highlight the desire setting and “ENTER” to
select or set the function.
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Exiting the Menu
To return to normal operation press the HOME button or press and hold “ESC”.
Channel 16
Secure One
155.645 MHz
Z
P
P
H
✓
P
1
TXD
Ø
ESC PREV NEXT
ENTER
1: TX Secure
2: Talkaround
3: Priority Channels
4: Versions
OK
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Menu Options
The following items may be programmed as menu items.
Backlight Channel Scan Channel Scan List
Channel Select Cloning Contrast
Control Lock Keypad Programming
1
Monitor
Picklist-Key* Picklist Keyset** Picklist-Rx CxCSS
Picklist-Rx NAC Picklist-Talkgroup ID Picklist-Tx CxCSS
Picklist-Tx NAC Priority Channel Select Priority Scan
Rekey Request** Repeater Talkaround Squelch Adjust
Surveillance Mode System Test Tactical OTAR***
Tx Digital Tx Power Tx Secure*
Unit Call Version Zeroize Keys*
Zone Scan Zone Scan List Zone Select
1
See Keypad Programming Items chart for details
* Requires Encryption option.
** Requires Over-the-Air rekeying option.
*** Requires Tactical OTAR option.
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